The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstration of the resource recovery planned.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

analyse data with regard to resource recovery potential and options for stakeholders

consult with clients to obtain information and support for recovery strategy

incorporate necessary information into resource recovery plan

synthesise technical, legislative, economic, environmental and OHS issues in relation to resource recovery options.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

results of sampling

forms and procedures manuals

surveys and reports.

Method of assessment

The process of planning resource recovery must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in planning resource recovery.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings

CPPWMT4006A Organise waste recovery

CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

develop diagnostic techniques

conduct feasibility analysis

research, plan and evaluate

list options through procedures, such as brainstorming

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

segregate valuable resources in composite materials

critical thinking skills to develop resource recovery plan, including review of:

drawings

specifications

technical plans

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

strategies

management skills to:

apply diagnostic techniques

organise work practices safely and efficiently

conduct complex problem solving

identify hazards and risks

use information technology to complete tasks

use emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE)

work in confined area

reading skills to interpret:

data

drawings

specifications

technical plans

organisational policies

critical thinking skills to plan resource recovery, identifying:

resource needs

hazards and risks

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

consult

undertake facilitation and conciliation

follow instructions

present information

written communication skills to:

report on resource recovery outcomes

prepare strategic documentation

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to:

life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

identification of:

hazardous waste

recoverable waste

waste to be used for recycling

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste non-conformances

unanticipated waste

waste non-conformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

interpretation of ground conditions for:

dumping techniques

pushing techniques

mixing and applying fertiliser

planting seedlings by machine and hand

watering

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

rehabilitation plan, including:

closure or rehabilitation

job requirements

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

timeframe to recover resources

recycling options

industry standards

environmental regulations and legislation

waste assessment review, including:

analysing recovery practices

analysing previous assessment plans and assessment processes

outlining possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment pertaining to resource recovery

incorporating standard audit requirements and procedures

incorporating nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

service requirements for resource recovery, including:

organisational requirements and structure, including workplace communication channels and procedures

legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

material recovery opportunities and market availability

market principles

stakeholder identification

planning and related approval processes

resource recovery infrastructure needs

waste audit techniques

waste assessment techniques

waste analytical methods

standard audit requirements and procedures

sampling techniques

duty of care

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Audit may include:

client waste management survey

cost reductions

determining sort categories

developing waste management plan

eliminating other variables

environmental concerns

identifying recyclable waste

identifying waste management policy

identifying waste streams

isolating waste streams

process review

resource recovery

reviewing implementation of waste management plan

scope of activity

waste minimisation

valid and representative data.

Waste streams may include:

chemical waste

construction and demolition

dangerous goods

green waste

hazardous substances

municipal waste

prescribed waste

putrescibles

quarantine

recyclable liquids

regulated waste

solid inert.

Identification of needs may include:

barriers for the implementation of resource recovery options

infrastructure requirements for resource recovery requirements on site

market research to determine on or off-site needs for materials

related organisational requirements

review of client and stakeholder needs

review of legislative and other requirements

audits or assessments of all waste and resource recovery streams and types of materials in those streams.

Legislation and codes may include:

codes, including:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

industry

commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:

anti-discrimination

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial

OHS

trade practices

road laws.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

policy and procedures documents

quality assurance documents

site development plans

tender and contract documents

training materials

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Market research may include:

advertising the research

customer analysis

choice modelling

competitor analysis

marketing mix modelling

product research

risk analysis.

Stakeholders may include:

clients

government agencies

processors

product buyers

waste and recycling contractors

waste generators.

Resource recovery strategies may include:

composting

energy recovery

material changes

re-use or recycling of materials on and off site

supply chain management.

Feasibility study may include:

analysis of data and information to determine targets and goals specific to each stream and material

communication with government agencies and businesses to determine strategies and infrastructure availability

cost-benefit analysis

identification of barriers

identification of available and required resources

prioritisation of options.

Planning may include:

implementation strategies, including:

MSDS

measurement and recording

OHS procedures

PPE

relevant legislation and codes

site contract requirements

work procedures

objectives pertaining to:

changes to processes and procedures

environmental issues

education and training

past and future reviews and audits

recycling requirements

reduction of waste

review strategies, including:

internal and external audits

monitoring statistics

monitoring personnel performance following training

undertaking quality control checks

reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes

formalising review strategies via re-planning

sampling

counting waste

targets, such as:

carbon emissions reduction

lean management

recycling rates

waste minimisation.

Site may include:

business premises

landfill site

local government area

plant and factory

waste processing plant.

Site requirements may include:

energy recovery

identification of sources of information and data

production processes and methods

purchasing procedures

quality assurance protocols

raw material requirements

recycling requirements

waste handling, storage and disposal processes.

Plant may include:

autoclave

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuge

chippers

combustion

compactors

composters

computer hardware and software

conveyors

crushers

hammer mills

incinerator

materials recovery facility

microwave

pipes

processing plants, including size-reduction processing plant

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

transfer station

treatment plants, including:

biological treatment plant

chemical treatment plant

liquid waste treatment plant

microwave treatment plant

physical treatment plant

treatment tanks

tub grinders.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

compactors

computer and associated hardware and software

conveyors

dozers

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

generators

hoses

lawnmowers

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

pumps

safety barriers and signage

sampling equipment

scales

scrapers

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tractors

trucks:

articulated

rigid

vacuums

waste containers

weighbridge.

Materials may include:

cell cover materials

cleaning fluids

cleaning rags

fertiliser

fuel

fuses

globes

gravel for wet weather tipping areas

lawn seed

lubricants

oil

pesticides

plant protection covers

plants

road repairing materials:

compacted materials

dirt

gravel

sand

water.

Service requirements may be found in:

organisational requirement documentation

contractual documentation

legislation

policies

publications

verbal or written communications.

Development and implementation may include:

contract negotiation

development of resourcing requirements, including budgets

education and training programs to upskill staff or contractors

market development

material segregation processes

monitoring and review of options

preparation of procedures and associated documents

programs to monitor contamination levels

promotional strategies.